Summer Forecast: Team Turnaround
— -- Which team/franchise will make the most dramatic leap in the 2015-16 season?
We've already shared our projections for the East and West standings, as well as the Rookie of the Year, MVP and best and worst newcomers.
Now our panel weighs in on Team Turnaround, the franchise poised to make the biggest jump in the standings relative to the 2014-15 season.
We asked the ESPN Forecast team to rank its top three choices, with a first-place vote receiving five points, a second-place vote receiving three and a third-place vote receiving one.
To participate in the discussion and perhaps get your opinion published on this page, #ESPNForecast is the Twitter hashtag to use. Or you can just follow along @ESPNNBA.
Team Turnaround: 2015-16
Also receiving votes: New Orleans Pelicans (12), Indiana Pacers (7), New York Knicks (7), Orlando Magic (7), Boston Celtics (6), Detroit Pistons (6), Charlotte Hornets (5), Los Angeles Lakers (3), Philadelphia 76ers (1), Phoenix Suns (1)
? Royce Young (@royceyoung) August 25, 2015
OKC will be great, but still rely on Kanter and Waiters too much for a truly elite team #ESPNForecast
The Miami Heat are gonna do some damage this year. "Reloaded" not "Rebuilt." League better be on watch. #ESPNForecast
@espnnba #espnforecast Utah's potential to improve is legitimate, considering that Gobert and Burke will continue making strides.
The @utahjazz will surprise NBA fans this year. Look for some big things from Hayward, Gobert, Favors and co. Easy 7th seed #ESPNForecast
@ESPNNBA MIL will improve if Middleton continues to develop as a 3-and-D talent, and if Monroe finds his role in the offense. #ESPNForecast
@Bucks have potential to get the 5 seed in the Eastern Conference with extremely versatile lineup. #espnforecast
Three reasons why @bucks could -- or even should -- be better than their summer forecast ( http://t.co/e14rg68e0E). (more)
@ESPNNBA The Wolves have a nice blend of young talent and savvy veterans, but will the veterans stay healthy enough to help? #ESPNForecast
Also receiving votes: New Orleans Pelicans (12), Indiana Pacers (7), New York Knicks (7), Orlando Magic (7), Boston Celtics (6), Detroit Pistons (6), Charlotte Hornets (5), Los Angeles Lakers (3), Philadelphia 76ers (1), Phoenix Suns (1)
@ESPNNBA MIL will improve if Middleton continues to develop as a 3-and-D talent, and if Monroe finds his role in the offense. #ESPNForecast
@Bucks have potential to get the 5 seed in the Eastern Conference with extremely versatile lineup. #espnforecast
Three reasons why @bucks could -- or even should -- be better than their summer forecast ( http://t.co/e14rg68e0E). (more)
@ESPNNBA The Wolves have a nice blend of young talent and savvy veterans, but will the veterans stay healthy enough to help? #ESPNForecast
Also receiving votes: New Orleans Pelicans (12), Indiana Pacers (7), New York Knicks (7), Orlando Magic (7), Boston Celtics (6), Detroit Pistons (6), Charlotte Hornets (5), Los Angeles Lakers (3), Philadelphia 76ers (1), Phoenix Suns (1)